The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (African American) [Paperback]

Frederick Douglass (Author)

Book Description

Series: African American | Publication Date: December 19, 2003

Raised as a plantation slave, Douglass went on to become a writer, orator, and major participant in the struggle for African-American freedom and equality. In this engrossing narrative he recounts early years of abuse; his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom, abolitionist campaigns, and his crusade for full civil rights for former slaves.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (December 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486431703
• ISBN-13: 978-0486431703
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful book, on many levels., October 25, 1998

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This review is from: Life And Times Of Frederick Douglass (Notable American Authors) (Library Binding)

This book, written in Douglass' later years, not only lifted my spirits but did a great deal to reestablish my faith in humanity. This was a man who had every opportunity, and reason, to be bitter and/or vengeful. He, instead, chose to fight, with his intellect and his golden tongue, for what he, and others chained in slavery and social subservience, rightfully disserved as a member of our human race. He was a man of conviction and inner strength who taught himself to write with an elegance that I have never seen equaled. I strongly recommend this book.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful book, on many levels., November 9, 1998

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This review is from: Life & Times of Frederick Douglas (Classics Library) (Paperback)

This book, written in Douglass' later years, not only lifted my spirits but did a great deal to reestablish my faith in humanity. This was a man who had every opportunity, and reason, to be bitter and/or vengeful. He, instead, chose to fight, with his intellect and his golden tongue, for what he, and others chained in slavery and social subservience, rightfully disserved as a member of our human race. He was a man of conviction and inner strength who taught himself to write with an elegance that I have never seen equaled. I strongly recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frederick Douglass, Hero, January 10, 2010

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This review is from: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (African American) (Paperback)

This is an inspiring book. Born a slave, it took monumental courage and tenacity for Douglass to become the scholar, activist and leader that he describes in this book. His writing is both powerful and beautiful. Despite all the brutality and injustice in his early life, he never became bitter and never gave up. He also judged men one at a time, regardless of race. If you are looking for some motivation and inspiration to spur you on in life, if you want to read about a real hero, I highly recommend this book.